Technology tools: list each technology tools that adds value to the project. Write and added value statement for each. Include web sites that add value.
Added Value Sites:
Kids Astronomy - http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm -
This is a great website for elementary students and includes information
about space and the solar system. It is interactive and provides many fun activities.
MovieMaker or iMovie - Apple.com/Microsoft.com
Students will create a digital story sharing information about their assigned planet.
By creating the story, students will learn about their planet and most likely remember
what they learned by having created the video themselves.
Wiki - Wikispaces.com
Students will upload their videos to the class wiki. By uploading to the wiki, all students
will be able to watch each others videos whenever they chose.
Blog - Blogger.com
Each student will use the class blog to reflect on their experience with this project.
By doing a blog, students can reflect on what they learned and reinforce the information gathered.
Student Page
TheSolarSystem07 Wiki
Reflection Blog
Technology tools: list each technology tools that adds value to the project. Write and added value statement for each. Include web sites that add value.
Added Value Sites:
Kids Astronomy - http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm -
This is a great website for elementary students and includes information
about space and the solar system. It is interactive and provides many fun activities.
Manatee - http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/samoset/psgk3ex.htm -
This is another website that breaks down each planet individually.
It contains important information and is easily understood.
MovieMaker or iMovie - Apple.com/Microsoft.com
Students will create a digital story sharing information about their assigned planet.
By creating the story, students will learn about their planet and most likely remember
what they learned by having created the video themselves.
Wiki - Wikispaces.com
Students will upload their videos to the class wiki. By uploading to the wiki, all students
will be able to watch each others videos whenever they chose.
Blog - Blogger.com
Each student will use the class blog to reflect on their experience with this project.
By doing a blog, students can reflect on what they learned and reinforce the information gathered.